Courtesy of Tim MillerOntario-based Drag Racing Series Prepares for 2005 Season

HAMILTON, Ont. --
A new drag race series has been established for 2005
featuring the popular and entertaining Pro Modified cars, known as the
“world’s fastest doorslammers.”

Under the direction of the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), the
Ontario-based series will provide five events at several drag strips in
Ontario, Quebec, and New York.

With close to two dozen Pro Modified teams in Ontario and Western New
York, there was a need for these teams to compete on a regular basis in
front of their local fans. After meetings with several teams, a race
format was established with regulations, race dates, and purses. The PMRA
is also meeting with several recognized drag race groups such as the
Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series with the possibility of presenting several
divisions at its events.

The PMRA is a self-governing organization with its own set of technical
and safety rules based on the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Pro
Modified division. Cars in the PMRA capture the true spirit of hot
rodding, and the class offers a widely-diverse group of race cars with
different types of 2000-horsepower engines propelling the cars down the
quarter-mile in the 6.20-second range at 230 mph.

Event dates, details, and PMRA competitors will be presented in the near
future. A comprehensive and informative website will also be available
soon.